Section 117. Provisions as to execution of sentence of imprisonment. (CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (SYARIAH) CODE 1994

ENACTMENT NO. 4 OF 1994
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (SYARIAH) CODE 1994

PART IV - PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS
CHAPTER 14 - OF SENTENCES AND THE CARRYING OUT THEREOF

Section 117. Provisions as to execution of sentence of imprisonment.

With regard to sentences of imprisonment the following provisions shall be followed-

(a) where the accused is sentenced to imprisonment, the Court passing the sentence shall forthwith forward a warrant to the prison or other place in which he is to be confined and, unless the accused is already confined in such prison or other place, shall forward him in the custody of the police or Religious Enforcement Officer to such
prison or other place with the warrant;

(b) every warrant for the execution of a sentence of imprisonment shall be directed to the officer in charge of the prison or other place in which the prisoner is or is to be confined;

(c) when the prisoner is to be confined in a prison or other place, the warrant shall be lodged with the officer in charge of the prison or such other place;

(d) every sentence of imprisonment shall take effect from the date on which the same was passed unless the Court passing such sentence otherwise directs.